Framer

How to Build a Portfolio with Framer

Design a visually impressive portfolio with Framer's animation and interaction capabilities

Beginner
2-4 hours

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following ready.

Framer account
Portfolio content ready
Design inspiration

What You Will Build

An animated portfolio with smooth transitions, project showcases, and interactive elements

Key Features

Custom animations
Hover interactions
Project detail pages
Responsive design
Fast hosting

Step-by-Step Tutorial

Follow these steps to build your with Framer.

1

Choose your style

Start with a template or create your own design direction

2

Design project cards

Create visually appealing cards for each portfolio piece

3

Add hover interactions

Implement engaging hover effects and animations

4

Build project detail pages

Create individual pages for each project with full details

5

Optimise and publish

Check performance and publish to your domain

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Over-animating
Slow loading images
Inconsistent design language

Next Steps

Once you have completed this tutorial, consider these enhancements.

Add case studies
Integrate analytics
Create a contact page

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